You’ve probably seen soy sauce eggs all over Pinterest and social media—they’re everywhere! This dish celebrates rich umami flavours and incredible textures that will keep your taste buds craving more. They’re delicious, tangy, sweet, and simply perfect. If you’re a noodles fan, you’ll love soy sauce eggs.

What are Soy Sauce Eggs?

Soy Sauce eggs are also called Mayak Eggs. They are popular in Asia, especially in countries such as South Korea. These delicious eggs are made with a handful of condiments that create a rich umami flavour.

Ingredients

Dark Soy sauce, Sugar, Boiled eggs, Sesame seeds, Rice wine vinegar, and Spring onions.

Choose a low-sodium ‘dark soy sauce’ to make the mayak eggs. They will impart more colour to the eggs. Using a low-sodium soy sauce is preferable; this dish is not meant to be overly salty.

Some people like their mayak eggs soft-boiled, while others prefer them hard-boiled. Sugar adds a subtle sweetness that counteracts the salty flavours in the sodium. You can add a touch of rice wine vinegar to add a layer of complexity. Sesame seeds, Red chili and spring onions serve as garnishes.

Instructions

For hard-boiled eggs, bring the water to a boil, then add the eggs; cook for 9 to 12 minutes with the timer on. For soft-boiled eggs, bring the water to a boil, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes. This will create firm whites and a runny yolk. After the eggs are cooked, place them in ice-cold water and peel after 5 minutes.

Slice the spring onions and chilies. Add water to a bowl, followed by dark soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. Add the peeled eggs and chives to the bowl or glass container. Cover with the lid and store in the fridge for a few hours. You can leave the mayak eggs overnighthemin the refrigerator for more flavour.

What to Serve with Soy Sauce Eggs?

There are many ways to enjoy soy sauce eggs; consider adding them to your favourite noodles. Ramen, soba, and udon are great options. These eggs are also delicious with white rice, drizzle extra soy sauce or sesame seed oil on top for more flavour. They also pair well with salads and provide a boost of protein. Slice the eggs and add them to the sushi. Enjoy your favourite veggies in a rice bowl. Consider adding it to a sandwich with smoked salmon. If you’re making an Asian soup, add it in and enjoy.

The mayak eggs can be eaten on their own with jasmine rice or combined with Asian pickles such as Kimchi, Kkaenip, and Seaweed. They also pair well with salads. Consider crunchy vegetables and leafy greens. They’re an excellent accompaniment to sandwiches and wraps.

How to Store Soy Sauce Eggs?

After preparing the eggs, it is essential to let the eggs absorb the flavours of the ingredients. Place the mayak eggs in a BPA-free, airtight container or in a glass container. The Soy sauce eggs must be refrigerated; they will last for three to five days in the fridge. Freezing the eggs is not recommended. Heating soy sauce eggs is not necessary.

Soy Sauce Eggs

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Course: Side Dish, Side dishes

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

Servings: servings

Calories: 197kcal

Author: thetastejournal.com

Ingredients

▢ 8 Hard-Boiled eggs
▢ 6 tbsp Dark Soy sauce – Low Sodium
▢ 1 cup Water
▢ 2 tbsp Sugar

Garnish

▢ 10 grams Sesame seeds
▢ 80 grams Chopped Spring onions
▢ 1 Red chilli -Sliced.

Instructions

Make the eggs: Boil eight eggs. Once cooked, peel the eggs and set aside. Prepare the sauce by mixing your dark soy sauce, water, and sugar. Place the boiled eggs in the marinade. Add the sliced green onions, chilies, and sesame seeds to the bowl. Let them marinate for three hours or overnight. (See recipe on how to make hard-boiled eggs).